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The paper examines the contribution ofinscriptions, in particular new accounting measures, to a process oftransforming
the ethos and operations of Britech, a high-tech division ofa major British manufacturer. Focusing upon the
increased and changing use of inscriptions at this site, we interpret them as moves to signify and facilitate an increasingly
‘‘commercial’’ orientation towards activities. We describe how new writings, particularly new management accounting
measures, were
doc_339886077.pdf
The paper examines the contribution ofinscriptions, in particular new accounting measures, to a process oftransforming
the ethos and operations of Britech, a high-tech division ofa major British manufacturer. Focusing upon the
increased and changing use of inscriptions at this site, we interpret them as moves to signify and facilitate an increasingly
‘‘commercial’’ orientation towards activities. We describe how new writings, particularly new management accounting
measures, were
doc_339886077.pdf